. >> he's got more energy than anybody you know combined with a bunch of 4 -year-olds. if you are a history buff, the hampton mansion is one of the best-kept secrets early in the area. it has a history that is so authentic. this house was actually in the same family for over 200 years before it was turned over to the park service. we have ranger vince weiner. >> good morning. it's a wonderful morning here at hampton. >> in edition to the history, this time when people come, they get history with the holidays. >> it's like a tour through the holiday season. every room is decorated to a different era of time. you're learning american history, learning how the holiday season a ball. this is one of the more festive rooms with the gifts and christmas trees. other rooms are set up for a holiday feast. big, open house today. from 1:00 to 5:00. but we've got cool stuff starting at noon with storytelling and then you are not just going through the house. we have bob jimerson doing a yuletide sing-alongs in the mansion, just like they did 150 years ago. so it's very participatory